September 07, 2017

The Language of Pipe Stress at HxGN LOCAL CAUx 2017

With David DiehlDirector of Training at CADWorx® & Analysis Solutions

Insider blog talked to David Diehl, Director of Training at CADWorx® & Analysis Solutions about his presentation during the upcoming HxGN LOCAL CAUx 2017 EMIA. David will be representing the CAESAR II® team both in in Madrid Spain on October 17 and Leiden the Netherlands on 19th of October 2017.

Hi, David! You will be presenting during the upcoming HxGN LOCAL CAUx 2017 EMIA. Could you give us a little sneak peek to what you will be talking about?DD: More engineers are now expected to evaluate the response of FRP (or GRE) piping my session titled “Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Pipe – Modeling and Evaluation, Equipment Load Checks will review FRP component manufacturer and then get into modeling and analysis. I will introduce the different approach used for FRP pipe evaluation and demonstrate how CAESAR II collects and uses model data with a focus on the ISO 14692 piping code.

CAESAR II has always provided a means to evaluate the loads on equipment attached to the piping since, in many cases, equipment loads will govern the piping design. The presentation will review the different approaches used to evaluate this equipment using the standalone processors in CAESAR II and the newer checks included now as part of the piping input model.

One of the basic uses of CAESAR II is to select proper spring hanger supports from vendors catalogs. This session will provide a comprehensive review of the many ways an engineer can control or manipulate the hanger selection process to get the “right” supports for the system.

As Director of Training at CADWorx & Analysis solutions with over 30 years of experience with the piping industry – what are your favorite CAESAR II features? What makes the software so unique?DD: Favorite feature? That’s like asking a pilot what part of the plane they like the best.

I’ll answer this way - I like the puzzle of routing the pipe to satisfy conflicting goals: providing sufficient stiffness to prevent the systems from collapsing while still adding enough flexibility to reduce fatigue and equipment load. I have always enjoyed system dynamics and CAESAR II does not disappoint here either.

Unique? After 30 years, CAESAR II remains a familiar tool to pipe stress engineers around the world. I respect that fidelity, both in our product and in our user community.

Are there any recent updates to CAESAR II?DD: Nice segue. We have just released the latest version of CAESAR II in mid-August. Our CAESAR II Product Owner, Stephanie Donovan, presented a webinar entitled “What’s New in CAESAR II 2018”. Watch that.

Would you have any tips for the CAUx Express EMIA 2017 attendees – other presentations they should definitely see?DD: People interested in CAESAR II will be focused on the CAESAR II track. I see little crossover with other program presentations (e.g., CAESAR II interaction with CADWorx) this year. In general, I suggest attendees interact not only with our speakers but also with the other engineers in the room. Make the most of your day – there’s more to learn here than a few CAESAR II topics.

What are you personally looking forward to during CAUx Express EMIA 2017?DD: There’s more to life than CAESAR II but it’s pleasant to spend a day with old and new acquaintances who speak the same language – pipe stress and CAESAR II.

Curious to learn more? Visit the event websites to register for the CAUx Express 2017 EMIA.